Overview
- Diana Penty delivered two high-profile looks at the Cannes Film Festival, wearing a custom gold Manish Malhotra saree at the Bharat Pavilion and a sculpted red Amit Aggarwal gown on the red carpet.
- For the pavilion appearance, she chose a knitted gold saree with a cropped jacket and belt, captioning her post “dipped in a little Indian gold,” with News18 valuing the set at ₹1.95 lakh.
- Amit Aggarwal said the red couture was built with corded industrial techniques and “glitch” bead embroidery to reinterpret Ikat, creating 3D contours, a one-shoulder line, and a thigh-high slit.
- Styling stayed sharp and minimal, with smoky eyes for both looks, a wet-look bob and a deep burgundy choker for the gown, and accessories for the saree from Alevì Milano and Chaula’s Heritage Jewellery.
- Penty represented official sponsor BMW, and early posts from fashion account Diet Sabya helped drive coverage, as outlets framed the moments as part of Indian craftsmanship gaining wider Cannes visibility.